Iran

Iran's Defense Minister vows: We'll test new missiles

Iranian Defense Minister vows his country will defy American sanctions over its ballistic missile program.

Iran seized two SIM cards from captured soldiers

In first official account of last week's seizure and release of 10 sailors, questions remain how the sailors strayed from their course.

Iran vows to defy new US missile sanctions

Hours after US slaps ballistic breach and even as global nuclear sanctions are lifted, Tehran's Foreign Ministry promises 'defiance.'

UN removes Iranian bank from sanctions list

Security Council cancels sanctions that were imposed on Iranian bank Sepah in 2007.

Clinton: Sanction Iran over ballistic missile tests

Democratic presidential candidate calls for sanctions on Iran over its testing of ballistic missiles in violation of UN resolutions.

Netanyahu: We will warn of any Iranian violations of deal

As sanctions on Iran are lifted, PM Netanyahu warns the Islamic Republic is still seeking nuclear weapons.

Tehran synagogue collapses, authorities claim 'accident'

Iranian authorities claim synagogue in Tehran collapsed over heads of 16 worshipers due to nearby excavations. No one was injured.

Iran releases four Americans in prisoner swap with US

Jason Rezaian, Amir Hekmati, Saeed Abedini and Nosratollah Khosrawi freed - but Robert Levinson still imprisoned in Iran.

Watch: Iran's embarrassing interview of captive US navy captain

In apparently pre-rehearsed video interview, captain of US navy crew detained by Iran 'thanks' regime for 'fantastic' treatment.

Iran had missiles locked on US warships, ready to fire

After release of sailors, Navy Commander says Iran had aircraft carrier in range, ready to 'destroy' inflicting 'historical catastrophe.'

House approves greater oversight of Iran deal

Republican-backed legislation would give Congress greater oversight of Iran deal. White House threatens veto.

Iran publishes footage of terrified US sailors during capture

Captive navy sailors can be seen kneeling on deck of ship with hands above their heads as Iranian Revolutionary Guards stand above.

'No words strong enough to describe Israel's contempt for Iran'

Knesset Speaker demands UN chief condemn Iran's 'insistent Holocaust denial' and threats to destroy the Jewish state.

Iran releases captured US navy sailors

Iranian media claims 10 sailors released by Revolutionary Guard; Pentagon yet to confirm.

Iran demands US 'apologize' after 10 sailors taken captive

Iranian foreign minister reportedly demanded Washington apologize for US sailors accidentally straying into its waters.

Top Israeli official: Iran wants to make Syria its province

FM director general tells Washington Tehran is working by various means to put Syria under its control, in a keen threat to Israel's north.

Iran set to return U.S. soldiers later today

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif says sailors to be returned to U.S. navy very soon.

Ambassador Danon on Iranian Holocaust cartoons: 'pure evil'

Winner of the competition for cartoons that ridicule and deny the Holocaust will receive a prize of $50,000.

Iranian official: Saudi Arabia serving the 'Zionists'

Iran's Judiciary Chief blasts Saudi Arabia over recent tensions, claims it works to help the Americans and Israel.

Iran removes core of Arak reactor

Iran says it removed the core of its heavy-water nuclear reactor and filled it with cement as part of deal with the West.

Saudi soccer teams fear for their lives in Iran

Due to fear of death, Saudi soccer teams are demanding that matches against Iranian teams be switched to a neutral country or dropped.

Iranian FM: Saudis trying to drag the whole region to war

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, levels accusations at rival Saudi Arabia in New York Times op-ed.

Watch: Iran caught lying, firing rockets adjacent to US ships

After Iran claims the US was engaging in 'psychological warfare' by reporting provocative rocket test, US Navy goes to the tapes.

Democrat slams own party over Iran missile breaches

After Iran breaches sanctions with ballistic tests, unveils underground 'missile towns,' NY Assemblyman demands action.

Iran claims Saudi Arabia deliberately bombed embassy in Yemen

Saudi Arabia accused of deliberately bombing Iranian Embassy in Yemen, but no damage visible on site.

Lawmakers to Obama: Impose sanctions on Iran

A group of lawmakers demand action against Iran in response to its ballistic missile tests.

State Department discussing Iran sanctions over missile test

State Department in discussions with other agencies on imposing sanctions against Iran for an October 10 ballistic missile test.

Preparing for war?

Iran puts nuke-capable rockets in underground 'missile town'

Parliament Speaker inaugurates latest of 14 underground missile facilities with newly tested rocket, that UN says breaches sanctions.

Kuwait, too, recalls its Iran ambassador

Gulf kingdom joins Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Sudan in breaking ties with Iran as Sunni-Shi'ite rift expands.

Iran expresses 'regret' over attacks on Saudi missions

Iran says it will spare no effort in arresting violent rioters who attacked Saudi missions in Tehran and Mashad.

Iran blames America, Britain and 'Zionists' for Nimr execution

Iranian commander claims that United States, Britain and Israel are responsible for Saudi Arabia executing Nimr al-Nimr.

Saudi Arabia gives Iranian diplomats 48 hours to leave

Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran after its embassy in Tehran was attacked by protesters.

Khamenei: Hand of God will take vengeance

In an open threat to Saudi Arabia, Iranian Supreme leader responds to execution of prominent Shiite cleric.

White House: Iran will finish work for nuclear deal within weeks

White House deputy national security adviser says Iran is expected to finish the work it needs to trigger implementation of deal soon.

State Department: Saudi Arabia execution may worsen tensions

United States expresses concern after Saudi Arabia executes prominent Shiite cleric, triggering condemnation and protests.

Iran: Angry Protesters torch Saudi embassy

Angry Iranian protesters storm Saudi Arabia's embassy in Tehran in protest over the execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr.

Saudi execution of Shi'ite cleric sparks outrage

Iran: 'Saudi government will pay a high price for following these policies.'

Iran denies firing rockets on American ship in the Gulf

Iran says claim it launched rockets near the USS Harry S. Truman is "psychological warfare".

One day later: Obama backs off new Iran sanctions

White House delays plan to impose new financial sanctions on Iran for its ballistic missile program, a day after announcing them.

Rouhani hits back at Obama, expands missile program

Day after report of new sanctions on ballistic missile program, Iranian president orders to expand program in UN sanction breach.

Obama planning new sanctions over Iran's ballistic missiles

Officials say Obama administration is preparing new sanctions on companies and individuals over Iran's ballistic missile program.

Khamenei: The Americans are trying to destroy Islam

Iran's Supreme Leader warns against Americans who, he claims, are trying to create divisions among Muslims.

Iran tests missiles near American ship in the Gulf

Iranian navy test fires several rockets near three Western warships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rouhani: Syria's destruction pleases only Israel

Iranian President accuses Saudi Arabia of promoting poverty and terrorism in the Middle East.

Iran says nuclear deal will be implemented in early January

Iranian officials say nuclear agreement with six powers will come into force in early January, despite Iranian violations.

Iran's Rouhani to meet the pope next month

Rouhani and Pope Francis set to hobnob in late January, in Iranian president's first visit to the Vatican.

Iran's growing clout spurs Saudi action on Syria

Wary of an emboldened, aggressive Iran, Middle East's leading Sunni Arab power taking matters into its own hands in Syria.

Report: Iran pulling Revolutionary Guards out of Syria

As few as 700 Iranian soldiers remain on the ground in Syria, down from 2,000 in October.

Iran warns Turkey: Don't renew ties with Israel

Iranian official says that Turkey restoring ties with Israel goes against the rights of the Palestinian people.

US changes visa policy, Iran blames Israel

Congress blocks visa-free travel to US for Iran nationals or visitors, Islamic regime points finger at 'Zionist lobby,' threatens nuke deal.

'Iran's usage of Kuntar obligated Israel to kill him'

Security expert reveals arch-terrorist killed in airstrike was part of Iranian efforts to smuggle terror into Israel, and create 'Gaza II.'

Iran, Syria and Hamas condemn Kuntar 'assassination'

Following the killing of Samir Kuntar, Hezbollah allies issue condemnation of the airstrike.

Kuntar's death shows Iran, not ISIS, is Israel's greatest foe

Israeli expert analyzes Israel's long term game plan in Syria, says Kuntar's death a step in the right direction to quietly oust Assad.

Iran set to export enriched uranium to Russia

Iran's nuclear chief says the country will export most of its enriched uranium to Russia as it rushes to implement the nuclear deal.

Republican senators to Obama: Don't lift Iran sanctions

36 senators urge Obama not to lift the sanctions on Iran following its ballistic missile tests.

Did the top Iranian general visit Moscow again?

Iranian media reports that Qassem Soleimani visited Russia and met Putin. The Kremlin denies the reports.

'IAEA admitted Israel was right Iran tried to build bomb'

Israeli expert says IAEA report vindicates Israel's position all along; 'When it comes to Iran we can only trust ourselves!'

UN panel: Iran missile test violated resolutions

UN sanctions monitors determine that Iran violated a UN Security Council resolution by test firing a ballistic missile.

AIPAC 'deplores' closing of IAEA's probe on Iran

AIPAC denounces IAEA's decision to close Iran probe despite evidence Iran was trying to develop nuclear weapons.

Iran: We infiltrated the Mossad

Khamenei's 'Ideology Office' chief claims Tehran has gotten in the Mossad, CIA and MI6, weeks after claims that ISIS's 'IDF colonel' caught.